This is the cover of Miniature Warfare, Volume 1, Number 11 from December 1968. When I first clapped eyes on it as a twelve year old I was determined to have a collection of French Hinton Hunt soldiers just like the ones in the photo!
Fast forward 56 years and finally here it is...
I like to think that there may be at least one figure from that original photo shoot in my collection now but we'll never know...
Well done! It's great when a project comes together, and French line infantry always looks so good en-masse. My vintage Napoleonics are still a long way from anything near completion but my ECW are effectively complete, just adding the odd extra, and getting played with - happy days!
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ReplyDeleteRob, I guess I’m also now at the point that I can paint whatever I fancy as there are definitely enough of the little blighters to play games with!
ReplyDeleteRob Y, a case of be careful what you wish for!
ReplyDeleteFantastic iconic photos, you have done wargaming history proud.
ReplyDeleteMust be an elder wargamer thing I have memories of certain photos
that reminds me of why I started wargaming, the photo is one of them.
Willz.
Thanks Willz, yes there are a few other photos that sparked my imagination back then that have stuck!
ReplyDeleteSplendid - that's a real accomplishment Ian - congratulations. The comment about one of the original figures surviving in your collection reminds me (for obscure reasons) that I once sat a maths exam which asked you prove that each time you breathe it is likely you are inhaling at least one molecule from Napoleon's dying breath. Naturally I didn't have a clue, but it is a thought - there must be a few in your Hut, then?
ReplyDeleteTony, this is great to think that as I sit painting of an evening I am breathing in Napoleon’s breath! You did prove it, right?
ReplyDeleteAlas, no - I had no idea how to go about it, but it's a pleasing idea, I think. If they asked the candidates to prove it, I guess it's probably true! Do you notice a very faint whiff of garlic?
ReplyDeleteA truly marvelous spectacle!
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
Stokes
Your bucket list is now one item shorter. Best add 3 new items...don't want to run out of them!
ReplyDeleteBob
Quite superb, what a stunning collection, congratulations on achieving it, you must be extremely happy, I know I would!!
ReplyDeleteI think you've actually outdone the original, Ian. This is a breathtaking achievement. Your wee men are magnificent!
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WM
Tony, well, now you mention it…
ReplyDeleteThanks Stokes!
ReplyDeleteBob, you’re point is duly noted!
ReplyDeleteDonnie, thanks and I am quite pleased with them!
ReplyDeleteWM - you are too kind but I’ll take that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a moment. How generous of you to share it. The ability of your reader to compare the original with what you've done is inspirational and nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteWell done and all the best with whichever ghost battalion you summon to march again next. Clearly old soldiers never die and perhaps some don't fade away either.
Stephen
Thanks Stephen, just glad you like them!
ReplyDeleteQuite simply, the meaning of life, for those of us who know. I salute you and the lads.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nigel, very Zen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning achievement and tribute to your inspiration. I agree with Wellington Man in that you have definitely outdone the original! That is a whole lot of loveliness. How did you celebrate the occasion? I hope there was a special bottle involved...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely splendid Ian…
ReplyDeleteI dug out my copy of the issue of Miniature Warfare after seeing this… Rather disappointingly there were no more pictures of the figures on the inside…
So you your pictures have already outdone the original 😁
All the best. Aly.
My butterfly is insisting that I now check out the other issues that I have…🦋🦋🦋
David, just me on my own in the Hut but I had fun setting it all up!
ReplyDeleteAly, there are some more nice HH photos in Vol3 nos 2, 8 & 11 and Vol5 No7!
ReplyDeleteI agree with WM - you have surpassed the original (and then some)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on achieving a lifelong dream - not many of us can say we have managed it!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteWell done Ian,I have always liked that magazine cover
ReplyDeletePaul
Thanks Paul, good to hear from you!
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